We need to have a serious discussion about the Milwaukee Bucks

ryguy613 · Post #21 » by **ryguy613** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 6:44 pm

A serious discussion? Am I in trouble?

Ssj16 · Post #22 » by **Ssj16** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 6:46 pm

This roster that they've stuck around Giannis, it is reminiscent of like all time bad rosters that get stuck around all time great talents. Think of like KG in Minnesota, LeBron James before he went to Miami, the Knicks with Carmelo for a few years.

One of these don't belong with the others. Melo could have waited to join NY as a free agent but he forced a trade to NY and depleted their assets.

dhsilv2 · Post #23 » by **dhsilv2** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 6:51 pm

ryguy613 wrote:A serious discussion? Am I in trouble?

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RRyder823 · Post #24 » by **RRyder823** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 6:55 pm

"We need to have a serious conversation about the Bucks"

Because we haven't had posts/threads about their roster sucking popping up all offseason?

According to 90% of posters on this board from the last 4 months the fact theyre 5-3 right now should put Giannis firmly as MVP but because they lost 2 of 3 (one of which was a b2b) youre going to take the chance to make this thread again?

Where was this energy when they 4-1 comming off beating GS without Giannis?

And Jesus christ why do people keep saying "They thought Kuzma was going to be better for them then Middleton"? Ill say it as loudly as I can. THEY MADE THAT TRADE FOR CAP RELIEF AND TO GET BELOW THE 2ND APRON. Im sure theres a chance they thought Kuzma would be a lil more useful then he has been but that trade was for cap relief. Not because they though they would be getting the better player

Rollins looks good. KPJ has played a quarter of basketball. Turners shot isnt falling yet but his D is way better then Brook at this point. Giannis is still Giannis. Yes for true contention they will need to trade for a wing at some point. Doesn't mean that theyre trash

If anything theyve been better then some (mainly posters like the OP) have been saying the last 4 months

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Triple M · Post #25 » by **Triple M** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 7:14 pm

I think the Bucks have a decent chance of winning the East

GiannisAnte34 · Post #26 » by **GiannisAnte34** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 8:00 pm

Why are we talking about Middleton as if he's a starter today? Lol

Post #27 » by **TheCage4** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 8:27 pm

It's the Milwaukee Bucks...did anyone actually expect anything else?

Bornstellar · Post #28 » by **Bornstellar** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 8:34 pm

The Bucks outside of Giannis are very underwhelming, this was already well known heading into the season. Nothing really new here tbh

davidfr94 · Post #29 » by **davidfr94** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 8:41 pm

Turner is not that good when you Ask him to just stand in the corner and space the floor.

He is also not a very good rebounder and may be one of the worst lob threat in the entire league.

It is not a coincidence he had his best game this year against the warriors when giannis was out.

He was a lot better for the pacers the minute sabonis got traded. Well of course because of haliburton, but also because he had space to operate. He is a pretty good mid range shooter and can occasionally take bigs off the dribble.
He also needs some touches to stay engaged offensively and is really inconsistent.

One day he'll look like an all star, the next like a fringe starter.

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Ritzo · Post #30 » by **Ritzo** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 8:46 pm

Bobby Portis, most regressed player candidate

davidv2001 · Post #31 » by **davidv2001** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 8:55 pm

Ritzo wrote:Bobby Portis, most regressed player candidate

It’s been eight games. Way too early for statements like this.

Ritzo · Post #32 » by **Ritzo** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:04 pm

I really thought that Rollins could save them. I guess I just overreacted at his A+ performance against the Knicks and Warriors.

Zeno · Post #33 » by **Zeno** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:16 pm

I don’t think their roster is that bad and they have a 1st to trade and ability to take quite a bit more money back in trade than they send out which can be quite valuable too. They are most likely waiting to see if it is worth it to give up the last of their draft capital and flexibility to improve this roster.

balrog27 · Post #34 » by **balrog27** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:47 pm

Why didn't you make this post when they were 4-1? Ryan Rollins is playing very well this year, players are allowed to improve from year to year lol. give it some time before comparing it to the KG wolves.

Also, the only game Giannis didn't play they beat the Warriors. There entire team is shooting almost 50/40.

MGB8 · Post #35 » by **MGB8** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:49 pm

Bucks without a starter got pounded on the 2nd night of a back to back vs a deep and talented, if oddly constructed, team…. This is a silly thread.

RRyder823 · Post #36 » by **RRyder823** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:52 pm

balrog27 wrote:why didn't you make this post when they were 4-1? Ryan Rollins is playing very well this year, players are allowed to improve from year to year lol. give it sometime before comparing it to the KG wolves.

Because obviously the 3 last games that include a b2b are way more important

And it should be noted to anyone that brings up the KG Wolves as a comp had KG won a title there he never gets traded to Boston

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PushDaRock · Post #37 » by **PushDaRock** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 9:58 pm

GeorgeMarcus wrote:The roster isn't that bad but Doc Rivers stinks on ice, and minute restricted Middleton would be vastly better than Kuz

They are 5-3 which is pretty much in line with expectations and obviously too early to draw any major conclusions

The roster isn't that bad? How many NBA teams do you think they beat without Giannis?

Post #38 » by **GeorgeMarcus** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 10:14 pm

PushDaRock wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:The roster isn't that bad but Doc Rivers stinks on ice, and minute restricted Middleton would be vastly better than Kuz

They are 5-3 which is pretty much in line with expectations and obviously too early to draw any major conclusions

The roster isn't that bad? How many NBA teams do you think they beat without Giannis?

Prolly between 5-10 but that's generally what happens when a team loses their superstar. Not to mention their second best player who got injured- what were they suppose to do about that? Just bad luck. Myles Turner is a great complementary piece and they have a bunch of rotation worthy guys. SGA/Jokic's supporting cast are luxuries, not the standard.

Post #39 » by **GeorgeMarcus** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 10:15 pm

PushDaRock wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:The roster isn't that bad but Doc Rivers stinks on ice, and minute restricted Middleton would be vastly better than Kuz

They are 5-3 which is pretty much in line with expectations and obviously too early to draw any major conclusions

The roster isn't that bad? How many NBA teams do you think they beat without Giannis?

Like... What would happen if the Spurs lost Wemby? Same thing

PushDaRock · Post #40 » by **PushDaRock** » Thu Nov 6, 2025 10:18 pm

GeorgeMarcus wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:The roster isn't that bad but Doc Rivers stinks on ice, and minute restricted Middleton would be vastly better than Kuz

They are 5-3 which is pretty much in line with expectations and obviously too early to draw any major conclusions

The roster isn't that bad? How many NBA teams do you think they beat without Giannis?

Prolly between 5-10 but that's generally what happens when a team loses their superstar. Not to mention their second best player who got injured- what were they suppose to do about that? Just bad luck. Myles Turner is a great complementary piece and they have a bunch of rotation worthy guys. SGA/Jokic's supporting cast are luxuries, not the standard.

lol there definitely are not 5 teams they could beat much less 10 without Giannis

Who is their 2nd best player?